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Searching for Sugar Man

7.920121h 25mPG-13MovieMusicDocumentary

Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez.

DirectorMalik Bendjelloul
WritersMalik Bendjelloul·Stephen Segerman
ProducersSimon Chinn·Hjalmar Palmgren

Where to watch

CraveCraveStarz Amazon ChannelStarz Amazon ChannelCrave Amazon ChannelCrave Amazon ChannelHooplaHooplaTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Malik Bendjelloul

SSStephen Segerman
Stephen Segerman
Self
DCDennis Coffey
Dennis Coffey
Self
MTMike Theodore
Mike Theodore
Self
DD
Dan DiMaggio
Self
JF
Jerome Ferretti
Self
SRSteve Rowland
Steve Rowland
Self
WMWillem Möller
Willem Möller
Self
CS
Craig Bartholomew Strydom
Self
IA
Ilse Assmann
Self
SH
Steve M. Harris
Self
RMRobbie Mann
Robbie Mann
Self
CAClarence Avant
Clarence Avant
Self

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Searching for Sugar Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Searching for Sugar Man?

Searching for Sugar Man is streaming on Crave, Starz and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Searching for Sugar Man on Netflix?

No, Searching for Sugar Man is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Crave and Starz.

Is Searching for Sugar Man on Amazon Prime Video?

Searching for Sugar Man isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Searching for Sugar Man for free?

Searching for Sugar Man is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is Searching for Sugar Man based on a true story?

Yes — Searching for Sugar Man is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).